Friday, May 22, 2009

Marvel is pleased to announce that Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 Second Printing Variant! The fan favorite team of Chris Eliopoulos and artist Ig Guara assemble the motliest crew of Marvel’s lovable pets to defend the universe! God-like frogs, teleporting dogs, and flying dragons...what more could you want? A threat unlike any other rises and only the Pet Avengers can stop it! This new second printing features the powerful art of Guara on the cover!

“A tremendous amount of fun and well worth reading…[Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1] will sure as heck have you smiling from ear to ear by the time you're finished.” – Marc Diefenderfer, IGN.com.

“It should be great fun to see this story play out… Marvel could have a sleeper hit on their hands, so don't miss out.” – Matthew J. Brady, Comicsbulletin.com.

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers issues, as the series has begun with a sell-out and continues to generate significant buzz. Will Lockjaw and his ragtag team of pets be able to stop this impending threat? Just what are these Infinity Gems and what power do they hold? Find out in this thrilling issue of Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 Second Printing Variant!

And be sure to check out Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #3 for a presidential cameo, which leads into a full-on guest appearance in issue #4 of Barack Obama's pet - Bo Obama, America's First Dog!